Kehoe’s seemingly never-ending
shores are supplemented by an equally
ample maze of sand dunes ideal for
exploring and privacy. Be sure to check
out the Laird Sandstone and the granite cliffs at the north end of the beach.

IF YOU GO Free parking along PiercePoint Road. Restrooms near trailhead.0.6-mile walk to beach. Leashed dogspermitted north of the trailhead.

4 Wildcat Beach

The nearly 6-mile hike to the oceanmeans this area stays quiet, and anaccompanying campground makesan overnight an appealing option.

Be sure to walk to Alamere Falls.

IF YOU GO Free parking at
Palomarin trailhead. Restrooms,
picnic tables, water faucets and
charcoal grills at Wildcat Camp.

5.5-mile walk to beach. No dogs.

5 Shell Beach

Stroll down the wooded path to reachthis two-part Tomales Bay beach.Shell One is a bit larger and a favor-ite of families; cross the bridge andfollow the uphill path to reach ShellTwo, a popular stop-off for kayakers.IF YOU GO Free parking in lot (endof Camino del Mar). Restrooms atShell One and Two. 0.5-mile walk tobeach. No dogs.